According to a story from Tyron Spearman, there are a few unknowns right now in the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Improvements in U.S. Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
Both ends of the nation’s pasture and rangeland condition ratings reveal year over year improvements within the final condition report for 2023. Rod Bain has the story. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending this past week. Rippey also discusses regions of the country where there are …
Record Production Levels for Crude Oil
Forward pricing of diesel fuel and gasoline is something farmers and ranchers may want to consider right now. Mark Oppold explains why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Winner of Bama’s Best Beef Contest Announced
A winner has been determined in the 2023 Bama’s Best Beef Contest. Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s, a family-owned-and-operated restaurant in Livingston, AL, has been named the winner of the 2023 Bama’s Best Beef contest with its dish, Diamond Jim’s Famous Ribeye. The annual contest is sponsored by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) and funded by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. The …
GCA Chapter Nominations for Committees are Due November 8
As required by their bylaws, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will be taking nominations from each of the state’s chapters for representation within GCA’s committees. This system allows chapters to have more control over those who serve and allows GCA to ensure that those nominated share an interest in the direction of the organization. The nominating committee will consider all of the nominees …
BQA Training Event at Angus Convention in Orlando
Florida ranchers attending the Angus Convention in Orlando this Saturday, November 4th can become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified, or renew an expired certification. BQA, a nationally coordinated state-implemented program, offers education for cattle producers on up-to-date best management strategies with a commitment to quality through every segment of the beef industry. This BQA training event will be offered by …
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
How will the El Niño winter weather impact agriculture? Rod Bain tells us coming up on this land of ours. What might the El Niño climate pattern expected to dominate this winter’s weather in our country mean from an agricultural standpoint? USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey starts with Western water supplies for irrigation, where water storage was boosted by last winter’s …
Peanut Harvest Update
While dry conditions have slowed progress in some areas, peanut harvest continues. Tyron Spearman has an update of where things currently stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
USDA Funding Opportunities for Conservation Programs
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced funding opportunities available through the newly expanded list of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Mitigation Activities. Will Jordan has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Gadsden Tomato Forum Coming December 7
Tomato growers in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, are invited to attend the 2023 Gadsden Tomato Forum. The workshop will be held December 7th at the University of Florida/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy, FL. Registration will start at 8:30am EST with the meeting starting at 9:00 AM. It will conclude with a sponsored lunch and a meeting of …